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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.33, 374.57 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.33, 374.57 and 154.87 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.33 : 374.57 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.33/374.57 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.33x = 374.57 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.33x = 58,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,008.88/271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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